Celtic Meaning of the Willow Tree, by Avia/
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Willow Tree Meanings According to
the Celtic Ogham
The Celtic meaning of willow has a
long history of symbolism associated with metaphysical and ritual practices.
Specifically, the willow wood has
been (and still is) used in ceremonies intended for enhancement of psychic
abilities, honoring the moon as well as increase the essence of love in our
lives.
Many uses and associations came be
traced back to our Celtic ancestors' observations of the willow tree in their
natural environment. Druid priests, dryads (priestesses), bards and ovates all
recognized the willow's affinity to watery domains. Flora and fauna in close
connection with water are considered dwellers of the psychic realm, and symbolic
of inspired imagination.
The willow gets its moon
associations (another powerful symbol of psychic and intuitive energy) because
of its relationship to water. We see this when we recognize the moon's
influence over the waters of the earth - it moves the tides, pulling fluids to
and fro with her own wax and wane.
Recognizing these natural unions,
ancient Celtic spiritual leaders considered the willow a container for
water/moon attributes and thus utilized its wood and branches to invoke deeper
connections to their intuitive purposes. The Celts understood that the willow
was instrumental in bringing about psychic visions that produced a clearer
understanding of the world in which they lived.
Other valuable traits of the willow
include its flexibility. The willow is one of the few trees that can bend in
outrageous poses without snapping. This is a powerful metaphor for those of us
on a spiritual path. The message here is to adjust with life rather than fight
it.
Further testimony to its
adaptability, is the willow's ability to not only survive, but thrive in some
of the most challenging conditions. The willow is a prolific grower, often
taking root from a single branch that has fallen into some marshy bog.
In all, the willow reminds us to
take heed of this lesson: Keep growing and reaching higher no matter where you
are planted.
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